Week 8

The Latin American Boom was a literary movement of the 1960s and 1970s when the work of Latin American novelists was widely circulated. The movement was influenced by the European and North American Modernism, but also by the Latin American Vanguardia movement. The work of the writers was political and experimental and the movement became famous because of the advocacy of political and social action in their work. Through translation, travel, and exile, the literature reached markets and audiences beyond Latin America.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_American_Boom

MAYAN SIGN LANGUAGE

I chose the topic of Mayan Sign Language because I have found myself fascinated with Mayan culture and I wanted to learn more about it.

1. Mayan sign language is similar to sign language used near Guatemala, but not related to Mexican sign language. It is used in areas of Mexico and Guatemala by Mayan communities with unusually high numbers of deaf people.

2. Both deaf and hearing Mayans use Mayan sign language so the deaf individuals are well incorporated into the community. People who use Mayan sign language and a verbal language are considered bilingual.

3. The main Mayan sign language is called Yucatec Mayan sign language because it is used in the Yucatan region. There is one other Mayan sign language known as Highland Maya sign language which is used in the highlands of Guatemala. This language is more complex and is used by impoverished servants who are forbidden to speak aloud in the presence of their Masters. This language is locally known as Meemul Ch'aab'al and Meemul Tziij in the K'iche' language.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayan_sign_languages

Classmates:
1. Alysia learned about Simon Bolivar because he was one of the most influential in gaining independence for Venezuela.

2. Andrew learned that Native Americans had a previously established type of slavery prior to the slavery they experienced from the Spanish.

3. Bryanna found out that Father Hidalgo was a Creole priest who was born in Penjamo, Guanajuato in 1753.

4. Cory researched Simon Bolivar who was an incredible leader, politician, and general as he drove the Spanish out of northern South America.

5. Debbie learned that the Lady of Guadalupe is of significant importance to Mexican Catholics and her shrine for the Lady of Guadalupe was one of the most visited shrines in the world.

6. Francisco learned that September 16, 1810 marks the end of a Spanish dominance in Mexico.

7. Jordan learned that San Martin was born to an aristocratic family in Argentina, but was sent to Spain to complete his education.

8. Kristen learned that on December 12, 1531, the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared in front of Juan Diego connecting the gap between the Aztecs and the Spanish conquerors.

9. Mandi found out that the Trans-Atlantic slave trade took place between 1650-1860 and approximately 15 million African slaves were shipped to the West Indies, parts of Central America and South America.

10. Sara learned that Simon Bolívar described himself in his many letters as a "liberal" who believed in a "free market".